Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
City Traders Imperium vs Hola Prime
Where City Traders Imperium and Hola Prime differ
| Compare |  City Traders Imperium |  Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $29 to $549Lower | $39 |
| Profit split | 80% to 100%Higher | 95% |
| Maximum drawdown | 5% to 10%Higher | 6% |
| Evaluation steps | 2 step | 1 step |
| Account sizes | USD 2,500 - 100,000 (1-Step and 2-Step), USD 2,500 - 80,000 (Instant and Direct), scaling to USD 4,000,000 | $2K-$200K |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | 3% |
| Payout frequency | First payout from 7 days, then weekly or anytime payouts by VIP tier | Bi-weekly, monthly, on-demand |
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Key differences
- City Traders Imperium scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Challenge price is lower at City Traders Imperium: $29 to $549 vs $39.
- Profit split is higher at City Traders Imperium: 80% to 100% vs 95%.
- Maximum drawdown is higher at City Traders Imperium: 5% to 10% vs 6%.
- Support channels: only City Traders Imperium offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Hola Prime offers Phone.
Our verdict on each
City Traders Imperium
City Traders Imperium suits traders who want a 2 step evaluation with instant and direct routes on the same ladder, plus accounts that scale as the record grows. Fees of $29 to $549 keep the entry affordable, and support runs on email, chat and help centre.
Hola Prime
Hola Prime suits traders looking for a one-step evaluation, clear risk boundaries and a high stated profit split. Its Prime Challenge costs $39, while the listed account-size range is $2K-$200K. Compare the fee and rules with your preferred trading approach before deciding if the offer fits.
Score breakdown
| Area | City Traders Imperium | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8Higher | 9.4The Prime Challenge costs $39; City Traders Imperium lists $29 to $549. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.1HigherThe offer combines a 95% profit split with a 1 step evaluation. |
| Trust | 9.4 | Not confirmed |
What it costs in practice
Pass one challenge, then make 10,000 profit
City Traders Imperium
$7,451 to $9,971
80% to 100% of 10,000 - 1 × $29 to $549
Hola Prime
$9,461
95% of 10,000 - 1 × $39
City Traders Imperium comes out $510 ahead.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 29, 2026.
How they place
| Ranking | City Traders Imperium | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 8 of 37 | 2 of 37 |
Sources behind this comparison
City Traders Imperium
- citytradersimperium.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Hola Prime
- holaprime.com: 10 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | City Traders Imperium | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | City Traders Imperium Limited | Hola Prime Limited |
| Headquarters | Comoros | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 2018 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | City Traders Imperium | Hola Prime | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $29 to $549lowest quarter | $39below the median | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 100%highest quarter | 95%highest quarter | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 5% to 10%at the median | 6%below the median | 10 |
| Daily loss limit | 5%highest quarter | 3%at the median | 3% |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
City Traders Imperium
Pros
- Fees of $29 to $549 keep the entry affordable, and the profit share runs 80% to 100%, so the reward on offer is large for the ticket size.
- A ceiling of 80% to 100% matches what Apex Trader Funding publishes at 100%, so the top of the range is not the weak spot.
- The standard route is 2 step, with a 5% to 10% maximum drawdown and a 5% daily loss limit, which keeps the rule set short enough to hold in mind.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so a trader who wants to speak to someone has to write instead.
- Most retail traders lose money: the median retail loss across the site's listings is 70.15%, with the middle band running 65.75% to 74.5%, so a funded account changes the size of the position rather than the odds of keeping money.
- The 5% to 10% maximum drawdown bracket straddles the 8% median recorded across the site's listings, so there is no unusually deep buffer to lean on.
Hola Prime
Pros
- The Prime Challenge has a stated price of $39.
- The evaluation is 1 step, rather than a multi-step process.
- Hola Prime states a profit split of 95%.
Cons
- The Prime Challenge fee of $39 is above the starting price in City Traders Imperium's listed range, $29 to $549.
- The 3% daily loss limit and 6% maximum drawdown set firm risk boundaries that may not suit every trading approach.
Who each suits
City Traders Imperium
Who it suits
- Traders who want a 2 step evaluation but also want instant and direct routes on the same page.
- Anyone weighing price against payout share: fees of $29 to $549 sit against a profit share of 80% to 100%.
- Traders who want an account that grows rather than a fixed size, since account sizes scale well past the starting balance.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want the top split with no tier to reach: Apex Trader Funding states 100% as its figure.
- Buyers on the smallest budget: Alpha Capital Group charges $27.
- Traders who want the widest price ladder: Funding Pips' fees of $29 to $555 stretch past the top of the range here.
Hola Prime
Who it suits
- Traders who prefer a 1 step evaluation with stated daily and overall loss limits.
- Traders who value a stated 95% profit split and multiple listed payout timings.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders focused on a lower listed challenge entry price may prefer City Traders Imperium, whose range is $29 to $549.
- Traders comparing the stated profit split with a higher maximum may want to consider FTMO, whose listed range is 80% to 90%.
Current offers
City Traders Imperium
Current offer
Free trial
Free Trial - no card needed: Free
No card needed
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
City Traders Imperium
What does a City Traders Imperium challenge cost?+
Fees of $29 to $549 cover the range, so the entry point sits at the lower end and the larger accounts cost more. The median across the listings the site compares is €56.56, and on price alone the brand ranks at 3 of 21.
How much profit do I keep and how fast are payouts?+
The profit share runs 80% to 100%, and the first payout can be requested after a waiting period. After that, payouts are available weekly or at any time, depending on the VIP tier attached to the account. Apex Trader Funding publishes a single figure of 100%, which is the number to set against the top of this range.
Hola Prime
How much does the Hola Prime challenge cost?+
The Prime Challenge price is $39. Hola Prime also lists account sizes of $2K-$200K. Consider those figures together when comparing the evaluation offer, and check which account size and challenge option suit your plans before making a choice.
How does the evaluation work?+
The Prime Challenge uses a 1 step evaluation. Its listed rules include a 3% daily loss limit and a 6% maximum drawdown. Those limits give you concrete risk boundaries to consider alongside the evaluation format before deciding whether the challenge fits your trading approach.